Canada’s Food Manufacturing Industry: Industrial Outlook, Winter 2011

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Canada’s Food Manufacturing Industry: Industrial Outlook, Winter 2011

Industry Economic Analysis

Author: Lin Ai

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  • Food Inflation—Broad-based increases in agricultural commodity prices are hurting food producers’ bottom line.
  • Consumer Sentiment—Labour market conditions continue to improve, and that will drive up consumer spending on a wide variety of products, including food.
  • Competition—Competition between private label and national brands for space on retailers’ shelves is expected to intensify. Lower margins and a renewed focus on product development are likely results for food manufacturers.
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This report examines the short-and medium-term economic and profitability outlook for Canada’s Food Manufacturing Industry.

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